Israeli draft
IDF detains 42 Chabad Hassidic draft evaders arriving from New York at Ben-Gurion Airport
Of the 42, 40 expressed willingness to enlist and were found fit for military service, while 2 were found to have dodged the draft for an extended period and were sent directly to a military prison.
National-religious men overrepresented in IDF reserves as haredim stay absent, IDI analysis finds
Israeli youth eager for combat, majority see IDF as victorious - poll
'Abandoning values': Yoaz Hendel accuses Religious Zionist Party of encouraging mass draft evasion
Haredim break into Tel Hashomer base to protest IDF draft
Border Police and the Israel Police forcefully attempted to disperse the crowd on horseback.
IDF begins draft of summer cycle amid ongoing war
Thousands of new recruits are set to start military service soon, with special measures are in place to support those affected by the war.
Letters to the Editor June 19, 2024: Attacking us incessantly
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
The haredi draft crisis that will not disappear: A look at Israel's 'Amendment No. 26'
The main haredi argument against enlisting their youth to military service is that the study of the Torah and prayers to God are more important to Israel’s security than the IDF.
Gallant set to oppose Rule of Continuity for haredi draft law
The passing of the Rule of Continuity would allow Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to advance the haredi conscription law that passed its first reading in 2022 during the Lapid-Bennett government.
High Court concludes debate on haredi IDF conscription in high-stakes hearing
A poll published by Army Radio on Sunday, conducted by Manu Geva's Midgam Institute, found that 81% of haredim supported the view that haredim should not join the IDF at all.
Israelis see election date, draft law as keys to calming social unrest - survey
A survey led by Gesher organization finds 54% of Israelis support setting an agreed election date to calm social unrest. 59% see consensus on draft law beneficial.
The Goldfus bombshell: Why did the IDF general take shots at Israeli politicians? - comment
IDF Chief Brig.-Gen. Dan Goldfus demands political unity, equal military service, and national cohesion amid war efforts, criticizing the political class.
Less than 50% of Israeli men believe women are capable of being combat soldiers
Only 65% of Israelis believe a woman can be IDF chief-of-staff; little over half of Israeli men believe women can hold combat positions.
Admiring the dedication of young Israelis to fight for their country - opinion
Kudos to the Education Ministry and full marks to the fantastic teachers!
